Organized by Department of Social Sciences and Languages · NMKRV College, Bengaluru
"Rethinking Sustainability through the Lens of Indian Knowledge Systems"
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India’s ancient wisdom, rooted in holistic worldviews and ecological harmony, has enormous potential to address contemporary global challenges outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The integration of the traditional Indian Knowledge System (IKS) with the SDGs offers an opportunity to localize and culturally embed sustainable and inclusive development, while promoting culturally grounded practices. These traditions, though originating in ancient contexts, demonstrate a profound ecological consciousness, an emphasis on both individual and collective well-being, and an ethical framework aligned with contemporary goals for inclusive and sustainable development. In this context, the Government of India (GoI) has undertaken several measures to strengthen institutions, including the establishment of the ‘Indian Knowledge Systems Division’ under the Ministry of Education. Furthermore, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes indigenous learning, and the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) advocates localizing SDGs through traditional practices.
These efforts reflect development models that are not only environmentally sustainable but also socially inclusive and culturally resonant. However, challenges remain in terms of systematic documentation, scientific validation, and mainstream acceptance of IKS. Therefore, the conference will focus on a multidimensional approach that combines traditional wisdom with modern science, policy support, and educational reform.
The conference will emphasize the need to preserve, adapt, and scale these knowledge systems to create resilient and sustainable futures. Additionally, it will explore the synergies between IKS and the SDGs, highlighting how traditional practices can align with the global agenda for 2030. In an era of uncertainty, integrating IKS and the SDGs fosters sustainability through traditional practices, bridging the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom.
After submission to Taylor & Francis production:
To explore the role of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in achieving sustainable development.
To promote interdisciplinary research integrating traditional wisdom with modern science.
To highlight indigenous practices contributing to sustainability in various sectors.
To foster collaboration among scholars, policymakers, and practitioners for IKS promotion.
To identify institutional policy and epistemological barriers hindering the integration of IKS into mainstream SDG discourse and implementation.
To strengthen cultural identity and community participation in sustainable development.
The full paper submitted should be the original work of the author(s) and must not have been published elsewhere or submitted simultaneously to any other conference, journal, or publication. All submissions will be subject to rigorous peer review, AI, and plagiarism checks . All the abstracts and full papers should be plagiarism-free (allowed up to 10% as per UGC norms). Authors are required to ensure proper citation, footnoting, and referencing of all sources used in their research, following APA 7th edition guidelines. All the paper presenters and participants will receive a certificate
Full Research Papers must follow the following format:
All submissions must be in English.
Authors are invited to submit their full chapters electronically to Email-ID after the acceptance of the abstract.
All manuscripts will be accepted for publication based on a peer-review editorial process.
Authors should submit their original work that must not be submitted for publication elsewhere.
Full papers should be about 5500-6000 words (including abstract).
The paper will not be accepted, if the scientific quality is insufficient and/or plagiarized.
Abstract: (title of the paper, keywords and author affiliation with a brief bio note).
Full Paper: 5000-6000 words (including foot notes/end notes/references)
Formatting: Times New Roman, 12pt, 1.5 scaling, References-APA 7th edition style.
Full paper submission Email: conference.nmkrv@rvei.edu.in
Important dates:
The conference Review Committee will scrutinize all the received abstracts. Based on the quality of their abstracts, they will receive an email to submit full papers. The candidates are supposed to submit a full paper within the stipulated time framework. Selected papers might be published in Scopus-indexed or international peer-reviewed journals as per the circumstances. The selected papers might also be published in an edited ISBN book through a reputed international or national publisher.